Question
The newborn showed signs of jaundice on the second day after birth and was admitted for observation on the third day. The bilirubin level reached 311, and treatment was received at Changchun Children’s Hospital. After treatment, the bilirubin level has dropped from 311 to 180, and the skin color has improved. The parents want to know if this disease can be treated, whether there will be sequelae, how long the treatment will take approximately, and whether breastfeeding can be continued after discharge.
Answer
Treatment Methods for Neonatal Hemolytic Disease: Neonatal hemolytic disease presents with a variety of clinical symptoms, with significant differences among different patients, and symptoms can vary in severity. Generally speaking, as long as early diagnosis and early treatment are achieved, most patients can be cured. Clinically, the treatment methods for neonatal hemolytic disease mainly include medication therapy, blue light therapy, and blood exchange therapy. Medication therapy primarily involves using specific medications to lower bilirubin levels…